Publications by authors named "D Michal Freedman"
We analyzed county food pantry use data for 2019 and 2020 (n= 1,169,568 pantry visits) to explore differences in pantry use among four types of households determined by presence of seniors and/or children. Our results show household composition had a significant (p<0.001) impact on food pantry utilization, with multi-generational families with children's pantry reliance per year higher than any other group in both 2019 and 2020.
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- - The HEALing Communities Study (HCS) aimed to reduce opioid overdose deaths in 67 affected communities by implementing health campaigns focused on opioid use disorder (OUD), overdose prevention, and stigma reduction, developed with community input.
- - Surveys conducted via Facebook/Instagram indicated that participants in HCS communities experienced reduced stigma related to OUD and improved beliefs about the efficacy of naloxone, though recognition of campaign messages was not significantly different from control communities.
- - The study suggests a connection between recognizing campaign messages and achieving positive outcomes, but it also raises concerns about the effectiveness of traditional evaluation methods for social media health campaigns.
In fractured rock aquifers contaminated with trichloroethene (TCE), the extent of groundwater plumes is impacted by degradation occurring within the rock matrix. The objective of this study was to evaluate TCE degradation in rock samples from three sites where in situ conditions may favor natural or enhanced attenuation. Intact rock core microcosms (94 total) were used to assess in situ conditions and enhancement by addition of lactate or lactate + sulfate.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThis paper presents findings from an empirical analysis conducted on the initial implementation of Goal Oriented Learner Driven-Entrustment (GOLD-E). Specifically, researchers examined the following questions: How do faculty, technicians, and residents/interns integrate GOLD-E into their assessment process? Is GOLD-E user friendly (e.g.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: To assess the screening ability of a high body mass index (BMI) for high adiposity among 8- to 19-year-olds.
Study Design: This cross-sectional study included 6454 National Health and Nutrition Survey participants from 2011 through 2018. Fat and lean mass were measured with dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry.